Mechanical Engineers - Water

Mechanical Engineers – Water

Te whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

We have exciting roles available across New Zealand and Australia, offering the chance to contribute to a strong pipeline of complex and meaningful projects.

Our work makes a real difference delivering clean drinking water, protecting rivers and oceans, and helping communities stay flood-resilient.

Looking ahead to

• , we're well-placed to support a more sustainable future for generations to come.

Join our motivated and trusted team across our New Zealand offices, where innovation is encouraged, challenges are embraced, and your contribution matters.

As our team continues to grow, we have multiple opportunities for Mechanical Engineers at various experience levels.

Responsibilities

Take ownership of engineering tasks that grow in scope and complexity, with support and guidance from senior team members

Contribute to analysis, design work, tenders, and proposals

Coordination with other disciplines (such as civil, structural, electrical, geotechnical etc.)

Delegate, supervise and mentor junior mechanical engineers

Work actively towards professional certification or registration

Help prepare documentation, ensuring accuracy and meeting quality standards

Build your understanding of business operations, including budgets and revenue

Develop your communication, presentation, networking, and consulting skills

We're looking for Mechanical Engineers with excellent communication, teamwork, and stakeholder relationship skills, those who are passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative environment.

We're committed to supporting our people, and we understand that balancing work with life's demands isn't always easy.

That's why we're happy to explore flexible working arrangements whether part-time or full-time.

Ko wai koe | About you

You're a motivated engineer with a passion for water infrastructure and a collaborative mindset.

You're keen to grow your technical skills and contribute to meaningful projects that make a difference.

You'll bring a degree in mechanical engineering and over 5 years' experience in a consulting or utility environment, particularly in pipeline, hydraulics, pump station, wastewater or water treatment plant designs.

You'll be someone who naturally builds strong networks both within and outside the organisation.

Experience with 3D Design Modelling packages (AutoCAD, Inventor and Plant 3D) will be a real advantage.

Being Chartered is preferred, but we welcome those actively working towards chartership.

Our Water Business

At Beca, our multi-disciplinary Water team works across water, wastewater, stormwater, surface waters, and irrigation.

We partner with clients in the municipal, industrial, transport, commercial, mining, and agricultural sectors delivering impactful projects across New Zealand, Australia, the Pacific, and Southeast Asia.

We're proud of the strong relationships we've built with our clients, who continue to call on our expertise.

As demand grows, we're looking for more great people to join us.

Our people are our greatest asset.

It's their passion, collaboration, and commitment that set us apart.

We foster a culture of teamwork not just within the Water team, but across the entire Beca Group.

Nga ahuatanga kei a matou | What we offer

A career with Beca will provide you with :

Professional development opportunities.

A supportive and caring work environment where you can bring your whole self to work.

Support with relocation and immigration to suitable applicants.

Flexible working arrangements to balance your personal / family commitments.

Opportunities to learn from our industry experts and technical gurus across the Asia Pacific.

A highly supportive environment of sharing and collaboration.

Excellent benefits provided to all staff – including discounted health insurance, discounts on gym memberships, and a number of social club events.

Beca prides itself on supporting a diverse and inclusive culture – open to inputs from creative people of all genders, ethnicity, identity, thought and experiences.

Ko wai matou | About us

Beca is one of Asia Pacific's largest independent advisory, design, and engineering consultancies.

After a century of operation, we have grown from a family-owned business to one of the most progressive, client-centric professional services consultancies in our region.

We have more than 4,000 employees in 24 offices around the world and have delivered projects in more than 70 countries.

"Creative people together transforming our world" is our vision.

It reflects our culture, our aspirations, and our purpose - to make everyday better.

We create value through understanding and delivering successful solutions, exceptional service and our enduring relationships and use our skills and systems to empower innovation; helping our clients shape communities, optimise their assets and streamline their operations.

For more information on our successful projects, please click here.

Tono mai | Apply now!

Ready to make everyday better?

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